Effective Email Communication with the Customer for a Translator
Course summary
Description In one hour learn how to effectively communicate with the customer in any situation: - when submitting a quote via ProZ - sending your CV to a potential client - accepting or rejecting a job offer - sending an update on your skills and services - and just keeping in touch with the customer. Being a language professional you must understand that each email you write is a snapshot of your writing skills. Without well-written communication it is unlikely you will achieve success in the Translation Business upon the whole. So, I will share with you the proven easy-to-use techniques which will bring you great results as soon as you start applying them in the communication with your new, current and old customers. Target audience Freelancers starting in the translation industry Experienced freelancers who want to expand their clients database Outsources who want to get new end clients Learning objectives After understanding and applying the principles of effective business communication you will: - Know how to sound professional in any situation - Always keep your old clients engaged - Get a lot more positive responses from new clients - Increase the number of new projects - Create an image of a language professional able to communicate clearly and concisely - Avoid common mistakes in online communication which undermine your credibility. Program Click to expand During the webinar we shall cover the following points: - The staples of online communication with the customer which every Translator should know - Why do Translators very often turn the clients off instead of turning them on? (common mistakes in email communication made by Translators) - Business etiquette for Translators (style and tone of business emails which will bring you more translation projects) - Crucial parts of a business letter (from the email subject line to the ending) - Making a cover letter (learn how to get more projects from new customers) - Sending updates (how to be in touch with the clients and keep them engaged). Registration and payment information (click to expand) Click to expand To purchase your seat at this session please click on the "buy" button. Available slots are limited and will be assigned to registered and paid participants as soon as payment is reported. Early payment is advised in order to secure participation. Allow some time for payment processing if you are paying by wire transfer. After your payment is received, your status will be changed to “registered and paid” and your spot for the session will be secured. An invoice and receipt of payment will be sent to you for your records. Note: if you have a credit to redeem please feel free to purchase this training with your credit by clicking on a "Purchase for $ (Use purchase credit)" button on your right as it is suggested on this screenshot. More information about training credits please find here. How do I access the online platform? 72 hours before the webinar takes place, you will receive an invitation to join the session. Please, click the registration link or button provided in the invitation email and complete the registration form. Virtual platform system requirements Click to expand For PC-based Users: • Required: Windows® 8, 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server • Required: Internet Explorer® 7.0 or newer, Mozilla® Firefox® 3.0 or newer or Google™ Chrome™ 5.0 or newer (JavaScript™ and Java™ enabled) • Internet Connection Required: Cable modem, DSL, or better Internet connection • Recommended: Dual-core 2.4GHz CPU or faster with 2GB of RAM (recommended) For Mac®-based Users: • Required: OS X 10.7 Lion, 10.8 Mountain Lion, 10.9 Mavericks and 10.10 Yosemite • Required: Safari™ 3.0 or newer, Firefox® 3.0 or newer or Google™ Chrome™ 5.0 or newer (JavaScript™ and Java™ enabled) • Internet Connection Required: Cable modem, DSL, or better Internet connection • Required: Intel processor (1GB of RAM or better recommended) To Use VoIP (microphone and speakers or headset): • Required: Fast Internet connection (384 kbps or more recommended) • Required: speakers or headset (USB headset recommended) • NOT required: Microphone - attendees can communicate with the trainer through incorporated chat. Recommendations • For the visual section of the training course, we recommend that you have a 64kbps link. This means using an ISDN line or Broadband. Wireless connection is NOT recommended. • For the audio section of the training course, we recommend that you have a headset or speakers. • We recommend that you log in 30 minutes in advance of the start time to prepare for the training course. Courses will be open half an hour before the start time. Please login before the start time to ensure that everything on your system is working correctly. Created by Anastasia Kozhukhova View feedback | View all courses
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